One of the hottest topics right now is BLACKPINK‘s contracts with YG Entertainment.
The members’ contracts were due to end in the summer, but the company has yet to announce the group’s future with them. It means that everything and anything the members do has sparked rumors.
Members of BLACKPINK | @sbskpop/Twitter
Recently, Rosé was the latest member whose activities have sparked speculations about her future with YG Entertainment.
Rosé | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram
On November 3, Rosé treated fans to an unexpected announcement, and it all included her adorable dog, Hank.
| @roses_are_rosie/Instagram | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram
It was announced that Rosé and Hank would be releasing a “Season’s Greetings.”
‘Season’s Greetings: From HANK & ROSÉ To You [2024]’ Coming Soon
-Release: 2023.12.06
-Pre-Order: 2023.11.03 – 12.05
https://t.co/dWI9kBbQ9C#ROSÉ #로제 #BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 #Seasons_Greetings #fromHANKandROSÉtoyou #2024 #COMINGSOON #YG pic.twitter.com/RW05uNjq7P
— BLACKPINKOFFICIAL (@BLACKPINK) November 3, 2023
Of course, this was surprising to fans as BLACKPINK has only ever released one season’s greetings, and it was in 2021.
Yet, while it is a beautiful project, it’s not surprising that the sudden announcement has also sparked speculations about the group’s contract status. It seems like whenever a BLACKPINK member does anything, netizens wonder if it hints at the members’ future with the company, and this was no exception.
On social media, netizens wondered if this sudden announcement showed that Rosé had renewed.
so the talks are true… https://t.co/xOT6tGqYF7 pic.twitter.com/po20NHbtgU
— 🥷 (@blondjnk_) November 3, 2023
I‘m thrilled that my ult bias is releasing her Season‘s Greetigs and I already pre ordered it, but on the back of my mind there’s this one question: Is this now good news for their contract negotiations with #yg and as #BLACKPINK or is this bad news??? https://t.co/4RMEgyNrAx
— K-Pop Stan96 (@Blink19960411) November 3, 2023
rumors are correct, only Rosé continued. The important day is Nov 3rd pic.twitter.com/2QZTbmw4dJ
— . (@smolchaengr) November 3, 2023
does this mean only rosé renewed her contract.. https://t.co/GUZgctwQKk
— ِ (@sonjiwoogf) November 3, 2023
Yet, some chose to move away from that narrative and focus on how the decision was probably something from Rosé rather than the company.
yg never releases season’s greetings in december that was ALL rosé’s doing btw
— ⚢ (@roseychive) November 3, 2023
Others wanted to share that other members also had schedules, releases, and announcements with YG but wondered why it was only Rosé’s contract being discussed.
Can’t believe a.member signed new acting gigs, another released music with 3 versions ( all promoted by YG) but when Rosé has season greetings suddenly it’s shé renewed??
— Évé (@yslguitarist) November 3, 2023
mind you this is the first time rosé’s gonna do something alone this year. her members have released solos and collabs. but when it’s her, it’s something to do with the contract?
— sincérely (@sincerelyrosies) November 3, 2023
Yet, it does seem like whenever any member announces anything, all thoughts go back to the contract. With YG still keeping vague about the contract renewal status of the members, everything each member does will always link back to the company and raise speculations.
